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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 231.94 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 231.94 and 77.55 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 231.94 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/231.94 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 231.94 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 17,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986.95/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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